Western Canada - Canadians? Especially western Canadians?

First, I'm wondering if there are any western Canadian cyclists here.

Second, I'm wondering if there are any western Canadian long distance cyclists here. :)

1) Yes.
2) Not me.

I have to answer mostly negatively. I'm a Canadian, but from the Eastern persuasion (i.e. based in Montréal, Québec).

Back in my pre-kids days, I used to travel longer distances, but not in a randonneuring fashion like you seem to enjoy. But given the time, one can cover quite a substantial distance in a 2 to 4-week period, even when touring at a gentle pace. With my oldest child, I limited myself to 4-12 days, plus many day rides. I am now planning a longer self-contained tour – with both kids – for this summer, but it won't be too far west.

Machka, I am from Winnipeg. I don't long distance cycle.

Hi, I'm in Winnipeg and will be doing a few long trips this year.

Machka

Yes and yes.

1) I'm from Vancouver

2) Wannabee

I am in Montreal. I dont do any long distance Tours, but I read of your exploits with interest and admiration. Nearly 20 years ago I cycled to Ottawa and back with my children. Nearly 50 years ago I cycled in England from Bristol to S. Devon and back in January on a Raleigh 3 speed (about 120 miles each way), because I wanted to see the replica of the Mayflower that was being built in Brixham.

Hi Machka, I live in Winnipeg. Nope...don't long-distance cycle.

I fled Winnipeg for Ottawa and yes I ride (and canoe) long distances.
Gordon P

Yes, Vancouver Isl.
No, I CX and mtn.

Yes (whistler bc)
and
No

Canadian: Ottawa. Long Distance: this summer.

No, I live in Toronto
Yes, I do Long distance bike riding




First, I'm wondering if there are any western Canadian cyclists here.

Second, I'm wondering if there are any western Canadian long distance cyclists here. :)

New to road cycling this year - located in Calgary
Hoping to get into distance riding once the snow lets up

Ronan

Calgary, and I ride long distances, but very slowly. I'm doing a 4 month ride around Europe this summer...

There's quite a group of Canadians here! :)

I'm currently living in Red Deer. I've just moved here from Winnipeg, MB, so I know quite a few cyclists from Manitoba, but hardly know any from Alberta.


Crazy Cyclist, wylie, and lost_in_wpg what type of cycling do you do, or have you done in the past?

ronan and Baz, have you heard of the Alberta Randonneurs? http://www.albertarandonneurs.ca/ I'll be cycling with them this coming season.

Baz, that trip sounds great! I just got back from 3 months cycling in Australia ... and I fell in love with cycletouring. :)

yes - live in calgary

do mostly 2-3 on hours on the road, but will spend and entire day on the mountain bike in K-country.

i'm another montrealer. the longest rides i usually do are standard centuries, and i try to do a few of those every year. i'm planning a 200km + with my club this year, so we'll see...

I am from Ottawa, but I was born in Vancouver. Does that count?
I used to ride very long distances, but now they are usually 100 miles or less, and I sleep at home every night instead of the tent. I still have all my touring stuff, and it is all ready to go. I think in the summer of 2006 I will be ready to start loaded touring again. This summer should be good practice for that, I have really been working hard.
Man I can't wait for this crappy weather to leave so I can start up again!

Yeah, from Calgary
No, my lungs probably won't make it :)

I am also from Calgary
I dig long rides on the roads, short and long tours (x-Canada last summer)
and dirt too

I am from Winnipeg. I have not done any long rides but am planning on some long day trips. Winnipeg to Westhawk Lake and back on #44, #15 and #1. I will do a few to Grand and Victoria Beach and back. I have been doing some winter riding this year on a very old fixed gear track bike. I ride a lot at Birds Hill Park and north on Henderson Hwy to Selkirk and back. I ride only vintage bikes, track, 3speed Eatons etc. The bikes are steel bikes and are more of a challenge. I will be getting a Tri-Sled Cool Cruza Recumbent Trike this spring and will do a lot more riding. I hope to do some 2 and 3 day trips. I am planning on a few 2 day trips south of Minneapolis along the Mississipi (Red Wing area) with friends from the area.
I would like to do some Randonneuring but don't know of any in the area. Maybe in a few years I will do some BC/ AB rides.
There is a guy from Winnipeg(Arvid Loewen) doing a ride from West coast to East coast on a tandem bike. He is planning on a June ride and from what I heard he wants to do it in 30 days. He has a complete support group and will bring 3 boys from Africa along for the ride. These boys have not been out of the home area and may not know anything about Canada. He will be the only one pedalling as the rear pedals are removed(running boards for the feet ). The boys will take turns riding on the back for a few hours at a time. He is raising money for poor African children. I have not had the chance to talk to him but hope to soon. If anyone sees him on the way cheer him on or even ride with him for awhile. I hope to ride with him when he gets to Manitoba. Palliser Furniture is a big sponser on this ride.
Anyone wanting to do some day rides you can join me.

Yes and yes (vancouver)

vancouver and no.

I am from Winnipeg. I have not done any long rides but am planning on some long day trips. Winnipeg to Westhawk Lake and back on #44, #15 and #1.....


I hope they have repaved highway 44 in the last 10 years. Last time I used it, either in 1986 or 1999, the section between WestHawk Lake and Rennie was one of the most awful highways I had ever seen. Nice scenery, but asphalt done directly on a swamp, it seemed.

Yes and Victoria for my part :)

Bravewolf

I hope they have repaved highway 44 in the last 10 years. Last time I used it, either in 1986 or 1999, the section between WestHawk Lake and Rennie was one of the most awful highways I had ever seen. Nice scenery, but asphalt done directly on a swamp, it seemed.

I did this trip two years ago and it was in good shape but not perfect.

Yuppers on both. I'm from Vancouver, and this summer will be embarking on a cross Canada tour. We're leaving at the end of June and will arrive in St. John's NF on the Labour Day weekend!

Yuppers on both. I'm from Vancouver, and this summer will be embarking on a cross Canada tour. We're leaving at the end of June and will arrive in St. John's NF on the Labour Day weekend!
keep us posted, on your trip, how many will be doing that trip of yours, I love to do that but I think I can do it when I retire.

Edmonton and yes.

Not Canadian, but living in Canada anyway :D ... Victoria, BC

Yeah, I might be doing long distance in a near future, but I need to get in shape first...

Toronto here! (Well, close enough: Oakville).

Not a long-distance cyclist, but I plan to make like one this coming Spring--all the way to Vancouver.

No and no, although I am thinking about moving to Vancouver or Vancouver Island, but I wanted to say how much I enjoyed your accounts and the photos of your rides.

I'm going to be an east to west Canadian starting in May. If by long distance you mean 80+ miles a day then yes.

yes (Regina) and no

Old thread I know but...

1. Yes (Regina too!), 17km commute each way
2. No.... but I've always wanted to

1. Yes (Regina too!), 17km commute each way


dang! thats like IPSCO to Southland!!

dang! thats like IPSCO to Southland!!
Good call! I live pretty close to IPSCO and I work at the University.:o

canadian - yes, touring - yes

I'm from Hamilton, Ontario, but will be leaving for out west in a few weeks. If anyone else is doing an east-west Canada trip I'd love some company along the way!

Repentigny (Close enough to Montréal) Québec here.

Touring: would love to, never did.

well, i'm not a western Canadian, actually i'm not Canadian at all, but i am planning on riding through western canada this summer comming all the way from chi town USA... so i guess i at least have the long distance part. perhapse our paths will cross.

from winnipeg originaly left about 3 years ago. came up here on bicycle yak trailer and paniers with all my worldly posestions. so living in whitehorse i'far west as you can go except beavercreek. yukon rocks

First, I'm wondering if there are any western Canadian cyclists here.

Second, I'm wondering if there are any western Canadian long distance cyclists here. :)

Yes - Delta, BC
No

No - Niagara region
If everything goes well I plan on doing the Waterfront Trail (740km)

http://www.waterfronttrail.org/

First, I'm wondering if there are any western Canadian cyclists here.

Second, I'm wondering if there are any western Canadian long distance cyclists here. :)


Old post I know but yes, Stettler, have not done randonneuring but willing to try anything once. :D Longest day this year was 200 km. Have also done a four day tour from Rocky to Cochane via Lake Louise, Canmore. Don't know if I'm in the same league as you though. :o

Hey, you guys, are any of you guys from Abbotsford , Chillawack, Langley, Mission, becuase I wanna ride.

I live in New westminster, close to van. used to live in ottawa. Lets ride.

Edmonton over here....and no I don't ride long distance. Anyone else from Edmonton and mountain bike though?

I live in New westminster, close to van. used to live in ottawa. Lets ride.

New West huh. I dont have a car so it looks like your driven. But seroiusly, lets ride. Get a couple of my friends and some of your friends and we can ride all day on local trails.